Recreation

3H Stables

www.3hstables.com

Has great horses, good times and friendly guides. See beautiful Alabama mountains from horseback on a 500 acre private wildlife preserve along the Flint River. Seasoned riders as well as the novice are welcome. Indoor arena, ride rain or shine! They do Birthday Parties & Picnics. No charge for handicapped children. Plan for 2-4 hours of relaxing riding pleasure.

459 Brownsboro Road Brownsboro, AL 35741

Contact: (256) 883-8615 www.threehst@knology.net

Benton Wilcoxon Ice Complex

http://www.iceskate.org

This year-round, dual rink offers daily public sessions, birthday parties, and block ice rentals. Figure skating and hockey classes are available through the Huntsville Skating School for skaters ages four and up. Public ice skating on two National Hockey League regulation rinks

Admission charged. Varied Hours: http://www.iceskate.org/schedule/public/

Directions: Behind Joe Davis Stadium. 3185 Leeman Ferry Road Huntsville, AL 35801

Contact: (256) 883-3774


Days/Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday

Group rates available.

Carousel Skate

http://www.skatehuntsville.com

Rink features 14,000 square feet of solid maple wood skating surface. While skating to the latest music on a computerized digital sound system, a colorful disco light show. Fully-stocked snack bar features a variety of hot foods, candy, and soft drinks. The arcade is complete with the latest electronic and video games, along with an array of redemption games to test your skill.

Restaurant(s) nearby.

Admission Charged A variety of skating sessions for everyone. Public and private sessions, including: Family Night with an All-You-Can-Eat Pizza Buffet, Adult Night, Tiny Tots, Family Day, and Friday and Saturday Night Fun Zone Sessions ***For a complete schedule of Days of Operation please visit www.skatehuntsville.com***

1201 Winner Avenue Huntsville, AL 35805

Contact: (256) 534-8589 carousel@skatehuntsville.com


Days/Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday

CHICKASAW CANOEING

The best of the Flint River. Just 7 miles east of Huntsville. There are two courses, the upper & the lower. The water is deep enough, and there is a clear path all the way down. The upper course is great for small children. The lower course is a bit more adventurous.

Please call in advance, preferably two days or more, to make appointments. Call Gary on weekdays at 256-379-3513 & weekends or if no answer at 256-682-1561. The last launch is at Noon for the upper course & four hours before sunset for the lower course. On weekdays, you must rent no less than 2 canoes & make an appointment

Colonial Golf Course

Colonial Golf Course 18 holes, par 72 offers large Bent grass greens & open fairways.

Directions: 15 miles north of Huntsville on U.S. 231 at Meridianville 400 Colonial Drive Meridianville, AL 35759

Contact: (256) 828-0431

Ditto Landing

http://nservice.com/ditto_landing/

Wheeler reservoir has more than 60,000 acres of adventurous playground. There are ample facilities for boats of all sizes. For overnight, over the weekend, or week-long vacation... Ditto Landing is a campers paradise. Nestled in the shaded comfort of densely wooded lots, the campground is cool, peaceful, and just a moments walk from an abundance of fun-filled activities. Take advantage of our camping facilities. Credit Cards: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express & Conoco

Directions: From Nashville, the preferred route is I-65 south to U.S. 72 to U.S. 231 South through Huntsville to Hobbs Island Road, turn left, east for 8/10 of a mile to marina entrance. From Memphis, take U.S. 72 East to U.S. 231 South in Huntsville, then as above. From Guntersville, Ala. the preferred route is U.S. 431 North, across Tennessee River, turn left on Hobbs Island Road. 293 Ditto Landing Rd. , PO Box 14250 Huntsville, AL 35815

Contact: (256) 882-1057 (800) 552-8769 ditto@Hiwaay.net


Days/Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday 8:00 AM-10:00 PM
Saturday through Sunday 6:00 AM-10:00 PM

Flint River

The Flint River is a scenic class 1, ideal for float trips. Flint River Canoe Rentals recommends reservations, April through October

Directions: North on Memorial Parkway, right onto Winchester Road, 7 miles to river Winchester Road Huntsville, AL

Contact: (256) 858-2280

Fox Run Golf Course

Fox Run Golf Course, 18 holes, par 72, with Bermuda grass.

Directions: I-565 to 72, left onto Moores Mill 20 miles north of Huntsville 870 McCollum Road Meridianville, AL 35759

Contact: (256) 828-7564

Funntasia Family Center

http://www.funntasia.com

The ultimate putt putt experience anywhere in the world. Funntasia sits on more than 2 acres of golfing pleasure with 36 holes to challenge you. You will enjoy the scenery of waterfalls, streams, and mountainous terrain. Funntasia will provide you with a complete golfing experience with all the exercise and funn that you will allow.

Restaurant(s) nearby.

Admission Charged

Directions: Conveniently just north of Oakwood Avenue on the east side of Memorial Parkway North, just look for our big yellow and red sign. 2016 Memorial Parkway Huntsville, AL 35810

Contact: Ricky or Mickie Lowery (256) 536-0676 rlowd1@aol.com


Days/Hours of Operation:
Monday through Thursday 10:00 AM-10:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM-11:00 PM
Sunday 1:00 PM-5:00 PM

Friday: 10:00 AM-11:00 PM

Green Mountain Nature Trail

Green Mountain Nature Trail a.k.a. Madison County Nature Trail, is the perfect place to encounter the elusive beauty of nature in her undisturbed state. 16-acre lake, wooded paths, picnic pavillion, chapel, covered bridge and Braille Trail. The Nature Trail is open to the public, at no charge, every day (including holidays) from sunrise to sunset, and offers tables for picnickers, picturesque scenery for camera buffs, outdoor classrooms for students, and an abundance of plants and wildlife for all nature lovers in general.

Directions: From South Memorial Parkway take Weatherly Road, right on Bailey Cove Road, left on Green Mountain Road, and right on Shawdee Road to the park. South Shawdee Rd Huntsville, AL 35803

Contact: Butch Chaffin (256) 883-9501

http://www.rtjgolf.com/courses/hampton_c

Hampton Cove Golf Course is the Northern gateway to Alabama's Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail, featuring 54-holes of World-Class golf. The course offers 36-holes of Championship golf & an 18-hole par three Short Course

Reservations required.

Closed Christmas Day. Reservations required: Tee Times up to 7 days in advance to play.

Directions: From I-565 east approx. 17 miles to Governors Drive exit. Follow Governor's Drive approx. 14 miles to intersection of Governor's & Old Highway 431 South, left onto Old Highway 431 South approx. 1 mile. Located on the right side of the road 450 Old Highway 431 South Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763

Contact: Steve Mack (256) 551-1818 hamptoncove@rtjgolf.com


Days/Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday

Harvest Hills Golf Course

Harvest Hills Golf Course, 9 holes, par 35, 9 miles north of Huntsville via Highway 53

791 Harvest Road Harvest, AL 35749

Contact: (256) 890-0705

www.huntsvilledragway.com

Huntsville Dragway boasts rubber-burning action on weekend nights, June-October

Hours of Operation Friday: Gates Open at 5:30 PM Saturday: Gates Open at 4:00 PM Sunday: Gates open at 5:00 PM

Huntsville, AL

Contact: (256) 859-0807

www.huntsvilleflight.com

The development league of the National Basketball Association. The season runs from November-March

Admission Charged

Directions: Von Braun Center Arena 700 Monroe Street Huntsville, AL 35803

Contact: (256) 429-1000

HUNTSVILLE HAVOC

http://www.huntsvillehavoc.com

The Huntsville Havoc are part of the Southeast Hockey League the season runs from October through March. Fax: 256-518-6164

ADMISSION CHARGED

Directions: Von Braun Center, 700 Monroe Street Huntsville Sports Ventures, LLC , 700 Monroe St. Huntsville, AL 35801

Contact: Kevin W. Walker (256) 518-6160 kwalker@huntsvillehavoc.com

Huntsville Recreation Services

www.ci.huntsville.al.us

Huntsville Recreation Services offers a variety of recreational opportunities. Call 256-427-5230 for event & facilities information

308 Fountain Circle Huntsville, AL 35801

Contact: Ralph Stone or Steve Ivey (256) 427-5230 ssalmon@ci.huntsville.al.us


Days/Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Huntsville Speedway

www.huntsvillespeedway.com

A quarter-mile oval track features racing on Friday nights, March-Sept. ADMISSION CHARGED...Concessions Onsite

2002 Race Day Schedule (All times Central) Fridays -- March thru September Pits Open 5:00 PM Grandstands Open 6:00 PM Qualifying 7:00 PM Racing 8:00 PM Track Facts: Surface --Asphalt Distance --1/4 mile oval Banking --Turns 18 degrees (Front and Back Stretch 7 degrees) Official Track Tire -- McCreary Official Race Fuel -- Sunoco / Bearden Oil Company Fuel and Tires are sold at the Speedway

Directions: From the North Take I-65 south towards Huntsville, Alabama. Take the Huntsville/Decatur I-565 exit. Follow I-565 approximately 15 miles and take the South Memorial Parkway exit (US-231/431). Stay on Memorial Parkway south approximately 10 miles to traffic light at Hobbs Island Road. Turn left on Hobbs Island Road, and go 2.1 miles. You'll then see boat docks to the right just off the road. Just past this on the left, there'll be a small bait and tackle store. Turn left just this side of the store onto Hegia Burrow Road. Go 0.6 mile (across the railroad tracks), then look to left. You'll be able to see the track now. 357 Hegia Burrow Road Huntsville, AL 35803

Contact: Terry Sanford (256) 882-9191 terry@huntsvillespeedway.com

Huntsville Stars Baseball

www.huntsvillestars.com

AA minor league affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers

Directions: I-565 to Memorial Parkway South. Take Drake exit to Don Mincher Drive at Joe Davis Stadium 3125 Leeman Ferry Road Huntsville, AL 35801

Contact: Bryan Dingo (256) 882-2562 stars@huntsvillestars.com

http://insanityskate.com

Insanity is a 30,000 sq. ft. world-class extreme skate park for skateboarding and aggressive inline skating. Drop in on the 12' half pipe, surfaced in Skatelite Pro, or skate the intense concrete street course that runs the entire length of the park. Skaters can carve lines in the 9' deep concrete bowl with coping and a 6' lead in! Street skaters will be stoked over the 3 large fun boxes, grind rails, and over 45 above ground ramps including back-to-back mini vert ramps. Helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads are required. Wrist guards and gloves are recommended. If you don’t have them, you can rent them.

FALL HOURS OF OPERATION Mon - Thurs 4:00pm - 10:00pm Friday 4:00pm - 12:00 midnight Saturday 10:00am - 12:00 midnight Sunday 2:00pm - 10:00pm

100 Park Dr. Madison, AL 35758

Contact: (256) 319-0000 crazyfolks@insanityskate.com

ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE A SIGNED & NOTARIZED LIABILITY WAIVER ON FILE

Kid Space

Directions: Memorial Parkway & Airport Road

Contact: (256) 883-3710

Kid's Kingdom

A Community bulit play-ground wonderland where children rule. The playground is open to the public - free of charge, during daylight hours only as there is no artificial lighting. The site is nestled under a number of large oak and walnut trees - so there's plenty of shade.

Restaurant(s) nearby.

Directions: Madison Pike at Dublin Park.Madison, AL

Contact: Jane Dow (256) 772-9300 janedow@ro.com


Days/Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday

http://www.landtrust-hsv.org

The Land Trust of Huntsville and North Alabama has preserved over 2.300 acres of open space in Madison County including the 600+ acre Monte Sano Preserve on Monte Sano Mountain and the 500+ acre Wade Mountain Preserve in Northwest Huntsville. Leisurely walks and challenging hikes, wildflower trails and natural springs make the preserve a great place to experience the great Alabama outdoors. Maps are sold weekdays at 907 Franklin St., are available with membership and on the website. Phone 256-534-LAND (5263).

907 Franklin Street Huntsville, AL 35804

Contact: (256) 534-5263


Days/Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday

Madison Aquatic and Recreation Park

www.rockdivers.com

The Park is the south's finest inland Scuba diving & Paintball park. Activities available include scuba diving & classes, kayaking, paintball, swimming & volleyball. The quarry is located on approximately 115 acres with 8 acres in water. Maximum depths are about 50' with the average being about 40'. We have speedball fields (wooded fields, a "town"). Walk-in players and groups are welcome. For larger groups are encouraged to call ahead and reserve equipment and field times.

Summer hours run from April through mid November. Closed Wednesdays. Admission Charged

Directions: Madison Alabama 500 Lime Quarry Road Madison, AL

Contact: (256) 464-9445 (888) 777-6978 info@rockdivers.com


Days/Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
Saturday 9:00 AM-8:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM

Madison County Lake

Madison County Lake 15 miles northeast of Huntsville, 105-acre, public fishing lake, offers concessions, picnic facilities, grills, rentals & bait shop. Fishing license & daily permit required.

For reservations call 256-379-2868 or Fax 256-379-2151 Open Daily from sunrise to sunset, except December and January, when it is open Friday-Sunday only. Closed Wednesday

Directions: County Lake Road near Gurley 2501 County Lake Rd.

Contact: (256) 776-4905 madisoncolake@cs.com

Metro-Kiwanis Sportsplex

http://www.ci.huntsville.al.us/Recreation

Divided into two sections; Phase 1 and Phase 2. Three fields on each Phase Phase 1 - 295 ft. fences; Phase 2 - 300 ft. fences. Field level and above field level seating at each Phase. Fields can be arranged to accomodate adults and children

Reservations required. Restaurant(s) nearby.

3590 Patton Road Huntsville, AL 35805

Contact: Terry Martin (256) 427-5790 tmartin@ci.huntsville.al.us

Monrovia Golf Course

Monrovia Golf Course, 18 holes, Bermuda grass greens & level tree lined fairways

Directions: 10 miles west of downtown or 3 miles from Madison Square Mall on U.S. 72 west 7130-B Highway 72 W Monrovia, AL 35806

Contact: (256) 837-9469

Monte Sano State Park

Monte Sano State Park affords stunning vistas from the top of the mountain just east of Downtown. Stroll mountaintop trails, have a family picnic and visit the Japanese garden and teahouse. The 14 renovated cabins and 89 campsites are great for weekend getaways. Phone 256-534-3757 for reservations. Fax 256-539-7069

Reservations required. Restaurant(s) nearby.

Directions: Follow US 431 south past the hospitals. At the top of Monte Sano Mountain, turn left and follow the signs. 5105 Nolen Avenue Huntsville, AL 35801

Contact: (256) 534-3757

Municipal Golf Course

Municipal Golf Course is an 18-hole public facility covering 6,500 yards. Bermuda Tees, fairways with Bent grass greens, putting green & driving range & sandwich shop

2151 Airport Road Huntsville, AL 35801

Contact: (256) 880-1151

Rocket City MX Park

http://www.hometownmotocross.com

Rocket City Raceway has a motocross/supercross style track for dirt bike enthusiasts

Practice daily: Sun up to sun down. Please call for race schedule.

Directions: 10040 County Line Road, off U.S. 72 EastMadison, AL 35758

Contact: Cam DeVaney (256) 461-1396

Sharon Johnston Park

www.co.madison.al.us

Sharon Johnston is located just 20 minutes from downtown Huntsville, the 250 acre park that includes: 10 acre fishing lake stocked with catfish, olympic size swimming pool (Tues.-Sun. 11-6 PM), 33 campsites, barbeque grills, small picnic shelters and large pavilions. All facilities are handicap accessible

Directions: North on Memorial Parkway, right on Winchester, left on Coleman Road. The park is on the right P.O. Box 36 New Market, AL 35761

Contact: (256) 379-2868

Skate Odyssey

http://www.skatehuntsville.com

Rink features 14,000 square feet of solid maple wood skating surface. While skating to the latest music on a computerized digital sound system, and a colorful disco light show. Fully-stocked snack bar features a variety of hot foods, candy, and soft drinks. The arcade is complete with the latest electronic and video games, along with an array of redemption games to test your skill. ***For a complete schedule of Days of Operation please visit www.skatehuntsville.com***

Restaurant(s) nearby.

Admission Charged A variety of skating sessions for everyone. Public and private sessions, including: Family Night with an All-You-Can-Eat Pizza Buffet, Adult Night, Tiny Tots, Family Day, and Friday and Saturday Night Fun Zone Sessions

11319 S. Memorial Parkway SW Huntsville, AL 35803

Contact: Alicia Ferguson (256) 880-7655 skateodyssey@skatehuntsville.com


Days/Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday

http://www.southernadventures.net

Family Amusement/Waterpark/ Mini golf

Food available onsite.

Seasonal hours

Directions: South on Memorial Parkway exit west on Drake Ave. First left to Leeman Ferry Road, continue south on Leeman Ferry Road about 1/2 mile. 2150 Leeman Ferry Circle Huntsville, AL 35801

Contact: (256) 880-6599 southernadventures@msn.com

Tennessee Valley Vipers

http://www.vipersaf2.com

TENNESSEE VALLEY VIPERS, a team of the indoor Football League, competes in the VBC arena. Spring and summer.

Food available onsite.

Xtreme Arena Football!

Directions: From I-565 take South Memorial Parkway to Clinton Ave., right onto Clinton Ave., right onto Monroe Street. There are directional signs for parking. The arena is on the right in the Von Braun Center Von Braun Center Huntsville, AL 35801

Contact: Chris Anderson (256) 551-3240 vipersaf2@aol.com